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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1958
Page
1
The wife of an alleged narcotics offender testified that her husband was framed by a parakeet. She said seeds containing marijuana were in birdseed her husband allegedly disposed of, and that birdcage placement may have allowed seed to spill into pots. The trial continued in Superior Court.
The column Speculates Deeee Wee ROSSA could win a war against the United States if initiated now. Page B-7 discusses USA Second Class Power. On Page A-d Councilman Pat Ahern walked Friday. Joseph M. Malthy's court reports Gale asked expert witness John Marin if marijuana seeds used for birds affect their song. the expert did not know.
A Federal Reserve hearing examiner on Friday recommended approval of a proposed merger that would give First American Corp. controlling interest in the California Bank of Los Angeles. The decision supports consolidation moves in the banking sector and signals regulatory endorsement of the deal.
A Chicago fire at Our Lady of the Angels School claimed 91 victims. Victor Jacobellis, nine, died at St Anns Hospital after the blaze, the day funeral rites were held for most of the 87 students who perished. Also reported: a jet at Eglin Air Force Base lost canopy but crew survived. Federal judge orders Bernard Goldfine to turn over corporate records for tax probe. United Nations members back study of radiation effects. Arkansas election dispute filed by John F Wells over Dr Dale Alford’s victory.
Howard Sackett, 22, seriously wounded at 1th Street and California Avenue after a dispute with a group of youths. Fred Kurtz, 21, was in good condition. Police say the carborne youths fled after the clash as sheriff deputies and investigators assessed damage from a Malibu Beach fire that destroyed eighteen homes and caused heavy losses.
Washington AP American space scientists say the Army space probe will not reach the moon or orbital path around it. The first stage burned short due to an angle deviation, leaving ultimate height undetermined for now. Despite the setback, officials expect data on high altitude radiation and plan another briefing later today.
The Weatherman and his assistant debate party fortunes. The assistant notes Democrats hold the upper hand for years while Republicans will recover from what they call a defeat. The Weatherman reframes defeat as morbidity in a wry aside.
Atty Henry O. Harris reported the loss of 410000 in papers from his filing cabinet at 339 W Broadway. Stolen items include a 100000 hotel note, a 60000 bill of sale for hotel fixtures, and a 250000 grant deed for the hotel in Corning California.
U S Army aviator Lt. Richard Mackin of Washington, D C, captured by East German authorities near the East West border amid tensions over Berlin. U S officials refuse to negotiate for his release as Western powers insist on access to West Berlin and non recognition of East Germany.
Four bandits three armed waited for a Brink's armored car to depart and robbed Thriftimart Lakewood at 819 Bellflower Blvd of more than 25000. They used a sawed off shotgun. two wore revolvers and a lookout helped flee via rear door. Police linked the timing and outfits to a similar Bixby Knolls and Safeway robberies.
Edmund Downton, an escaped prisoner, revealed his status by asking the time of the next Weymouth train. The Portland Weymouth line had been closed for six years.
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